Our Mission...
The Arc of Southside promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Advocacy
A Life Like Yours
In 1954, what is now The Arc of Southside was formed by families and the community as a local chapter of The Arc of Virginia and The Arc of the United States. Their hope in building this organization was for their families to have a choice for a better life.
Get Involved
Do you believe in Equality, Inclusion and Respect for all people? Then you belong with The Arc!
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Be Inspired
If you believe in Equality, Inclusion and Respect for all people...Get Involved with The Arc of Southside Today! Supporting The Arc means helping people to live their best lives!
Become A Member
Join us today showing your commitment to the rights of all people regardless of ability.
By joining The Arc of Southside you are becoming a part of the largest grass roots movement in America that protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ensures that sufficient resources are available to meet their needs. Learn More.
Donate
As a non profit agency, all gifts or donations are tax deductible and are accepted at any time. Learn More.
Programs
Residential
The Arc of Southside supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities exclusively in their own homes or apartments. Learn More.
Employment
The Arc of Southside assists individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining skills and support for employment that will lead to self-sufficiency and integration into their community. Learn More.
Community Engagement
While The Arc of Southside has begun supporting people with developmental disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in the community, we haven’t forgotten that there is more to life than work! Learn More.
Transition Services
The Transition Services program began in 2016 in partnership with Pittsylvania County Schools to help youth with developmental disabilities to prepare for and transition into work and adult life after they graduate. Learn More.